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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,969.60, 353,218.58 and 141,252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,969.60, 353,218.58 and 141,252.82 is: 194,918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,969.60 : 353,218.58 = 141,252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,969.60/353,218.58 = 141,252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,969.60x = 353,218.58 × 141,252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,969.60x = 49,893,120,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893,120,501.40/255,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,918.15

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